Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-01-22

MISS INK lcdutu DICK IN neT cnulf AT NIe
exact angle permitted by the laws Of pro-
priety, rested her left elbow on the palm of
her right hand, and lightly supported her
cheek with her forefnger and thumb. In this
position she waited Mr.. Troys answer-the
living picture Of human obstinacy in Its
most respectable form
II Mr.. Troy had not been lawyer-in
other words, If he had not been professionally
capable OF persisting in his own course in the
face of every conceivable difficulty and dis
couragement- Miss Pink might have re-
manned in undisturbed possession Of her own
opinions. As it was, Mr. Troy had got his
hearing at last; and no matter how obsti-
nately she might close her eyes to it, Miss
Pink was now destined to have the other side
of the case presented to her view.
~ am sincerely obliged to you, madam for
the expression Of your confidence in me-"
Mr.. Troy began; lat the same time, must
beg you to excuse me If decline to accept
your proposal"
Miss Pink had not expected to receive such
an answer as this The lawyers brief re-
fusal surprised and annoyed her
''Why do you decline to assist meT she
asked
Because" answered Mr. Troy, "my SER
vices are already engaged in Miss Isabers in
terest by a client whom have served for
more than twenty years My client is"
Miss Pink anticipated the coming disclos-
ure. "You need not trouble yourself, sir TO
mention your clients name,n she said
My client" persisted Mr.. Troy, Gloves
Miss Isabel dearly
THAT is matter of opinion" Miss Pink
interposed.
"And believes in Miss Ishbels innocence"
proceeded the irrepressible lawyer, ''as firmly
as you believe in it yourself"
Miss Pink (being human) had a temper, and
Mr.. Troy had found his way to it.
IF Lady Lydiard believes in my niece's
innocence" said Miss Pink, suddenly sitting
bolt upright in her chair, 'why has my
niece been compelled, in justice to herself, to
leave Lady Lydiards house"
'You will admit, madam Mr.. Troy an
swered cautiously, that we are all Of us
liable, in this wicked world, to be the victim
of appearances. Your niece is rictim-an
innocent victim. She wisely withdraws from
Lady Lydiard's house until appearances are
proved to be false, and her position is cleared
up"
Miss Pink had her reply ready. "This /,
} simply acknowledging, in other words that
my niece is suspected am only woman,
Mr. Troy, but it is not quite SO easy to mis-
lead me as you seem 30 suppose"
Mr.. Troy's temper was admirably trained,
} but it began to acknowledge that Miss Pink's
, powers of irritation could sting to some pur-
pose
mo intention Of misleading you madam.
has ever crossed my mind" he rejoined
warmly. GAS for your niece, can tell you
this; In all my experience of Lady Lydiard,
neversaw her so distressed as she was when
: Miss Isabel left the house."
"Indeedp said Miss Pink, with an incrcdu-
lous smile, SIN my rank of life, when we
feel distressed about a person, we do our
best to comfort that person by kind letter
or an early visit. But then am not lady
of title"
LADY Lydiard engaged herself TO call OF
Miss Isabel in my hearing" said Mr.. Troy.
LADY Lydiard is the most generous woman
living"
LADY Lydiard is herein cried joyful
voice on the other side of the door,
At the same moment Isabel burst into the
room in a state of excitement which actually
ignored the formidable presence of Miss
Pink ~ beg your pardon, aunt was W
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stop at the gate. And Tommie has come
too! The darling saw me at the window y
cried the poor girl, her eyes sparkling with
delight, as a perfect explosion of barking
made itself heard over the tramp OF horses
feet and the crash Of carriage wheels out
side
Miss Pink rose slowly, with dignity that
looked capable of adequately receiving, moi
one noble lady only, but the whole peeragt
of England.
Control yourself dear Isabel" she said
''No well-bred young lady permits herself K
k become unduly excited Stand by my side
little behind me-"
Isabel obeyed. Mr. Troy kept his place
y and privately enjoyed his triumph over Mis-,
) Pink. II Lady Lydiard had been actually
in league with him. she could not have chos II
I more opportune time for her visit. A mo
' mentary interval passed; the carriage drew
4 up at the door; the horses trampled on th,
I gravel; the bell rang madly; the uproar o.
n Tommie, released from the carriage ant
. clamoring to be let in, redoubled its fury
h Never before had such an unruly burst O
i noises invaded the tranquility of Miss Pink
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